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Star Point 3-3 Direct Extension

star-point-three-three-extend-joseki
Level
beginner/intermediate
Updated
2026-05-19
Concepts
direct extension · local settlement · tenuki timing
Tags
joseki · star-point · 3-3 invasion · direct extension
Lesson board

Star point 3-3 invasion, direct extension.

Lower-left corner
Black plan

The simple line for this lesson. Black extends straight to the outside and keeps the continuation flexible.

White settle

White makes a compact base and leaves Black's outside stones for later whole-board judgment.